Indian Railways Travel

See India By Rail

Section along the Konkan Railways.

Mumbai Suburban Railway train.

The Indian Railways and the railway stations are best described
by a book called "India, No Problem Sahib": a book with 268
photos and very few words mainly because of changing images of India that
leave an impression.

The Indian Railway station is like a mini-city with a hubbub of activity
made up of a community & culture of its own. Very different to the
railway stations in the west with: frequent announcements of the arriving
& departing trains with the platform numbers ; coolies (red coated
luggage porters); tea stalls; freshly cooked a-la-carte and full Thali
meals at railway canteens and special food stalls;.book shops; platform
charts with railway reservations with names, ages, PNR No. and ticket
numbers for every travelling passenger (Note: the same chart is also pasted
on the side of the carriages of the trains); railway left luggage offices
for travellers to leave their locked luggage; Ist Class and 2nd Class
waiting halls; retiring rooms for those wanting an overnight stay; plenty
of people with their families running around the stations near the trains
they are about to board. Indian Railway is a vast network. It involves:-
The Indian railway system is a vast network. It involves:-

60,700 km of rail tracks.

7000 railway stations.

10,000 passenger trains.

12 million passenger traffic daily.

Special trains such as the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, The Konkan
Railway, Shimla & Ootacamund railways (See section on scenic rides.

The complete timetable of the trains in India can be seen on the Indian
Railways website. Adderss is: www.indianrail.gov.in

One of the best ways of covering the places of tourist
& other importance by the use of an Indrail pass that allows unlimited
travel on the Indian Railway Network. Just Imagine: Travel anywhere
in India on the Indian Railways network for 21 consecutive days for as
little as £ 137 in Ac 2 Tier/Ac 3 Tier/Ac chaircar class.

Why not view the Indian Railway Map (photocopied from
'Train At a Glance Timetable' to aid you in your preliminary planning
process.We can pre-book rail sectors in advance using
various rail passes. Bookings can be done up to a year in advance but
at least 30 days in advance. We do try & help with reservations
for 2- 3 weeks notice. To continue, please complete the rail enquiry
form. We can then get back to you with times, prices and application
forms. Please do not send us attachments to emails but send as part
of the main email.